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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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http://www.roughcountry.com/ford-lev...-kit-570c.html

Would this be worth the investment? and get the rear shock as well.

My rear is bout 3.5" higher. how hard is it to put all this in?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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if you want to keep you truck level ..thats not what you want...all you need is the spacers.. that kit will raise the rear also. Depends what you want..
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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do you have any recommendations?
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 06:25 AM
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do you need new front struts ? How many miles on you truck ??
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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I put that exact kit on my truck. The install was a bit tricky at first but once you get one side done the other is a breeze. I also but the block in the back because I wanted a little rake. My back is 1.5" taller than the front. I have a 2005 XLT

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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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131k
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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so..with 131K i would go with Billy's 5100 leveling struts due to the fact you are going to need new struts soon anyhow...this will bring your front end up 2-2.5 inches..no need for a spacer.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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whats a good site to get that stuff at?
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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google 5100's
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